The Man Who Could Cheat Death 4K UHD (1959)

[brainofj72]

Coming from Vinegar Syndrome in October: https://vinegarsyndrome.com/collecti...week-exclusive

October 2025:
4 VS releases totaling $253.92 (MSRP)
Includes: UHD debut (and uncut premiere) of THE MAN WHO COULD CHEAT DEATH (4K UHD+BD), UHD debut of 70s horror classic (exclusive new restoration from never-before-scanned negative) (4K UHD+BD), Dario Argento giallo (4K UHD+BD), Troma classic (4K UHD+BD)

[Gotho(redux)]

Originally Posted by brainofj72

Coming from Vinegar Syndrome in October: https://vinegarsyndrome.com/collecti...week-exclusive

I wonder if uncut premiere means we're finally getting a version that includes the rare Hazel Court topless scene?

[oddbox83]

Oh.... This is unexpected but very, very welcome.

[HuggyBear73]

This one's a dud.

Where the hell is .. The Creeping Flesh .. with Lee and Cushing?

[brainofj72]

Originally Posted by HuggyBear73

This one's a dud.

Yeah, I remember it being one of my least favorite Hammer movies, but I'm hoping a proper restoration might endear it to me.

[oddbox83]

I don't get the hate for this one. It may not be perfect Hammer, but compare it to say Scars of Dracula and it's well made golden age Hammer.

[SMOOT]

I'm a big fan of The Man Who Could Cheat Death.
Never thought it would get this kind of restoration.
Great news.

[NuXiaolin]

Originally Posted by Gotho(redux)

I wonder if uncut premiere means we're finally getting a version that includes the rare Hazel Court topless scene?

Also, I believe the current version edits the finale - American rather than British cuts if I recall correctly.

[tangerinewolf]

I think this is great news. I’ve always like this film and it certainly needs an upgrade.

[BobbyPeru]

This should look nice. The blu-ray leaves a lot to be desired.

[RiFiFi1955]

Originally Posted by SMOOT

I'm a big fan of The Man Who Could Cheat Death.
Never thought it would get this kind of restoration.
Great news.

As am I and as others have already echoed the blu-rays are very poor so a 4k restoration is great news. This is an instant purchase for me.

[Hammerlover]

I, for one, cannot wait for this. Jack Asher's cinematography was made for HDR.

[MartinScorsesefan]

Great early Hammer! Looking forward to this one.

[AKORIS]

Originally Posted by oddbox83

I don't get the hate for this one. It may not be perfect Hammer, but compare it to say Scars of Dracula and it's well made golden age Hammer.

Scars Of Dracula is leaps and bounds better.....

[RiFiFi1955]

Originally Posted by Gotho(redux)

I wonder if uncut premiere means we're finally getting a version that includes the rare Hazel Court topless scene?

Originally Posted by NuXiaolin

Also, I believe the current version edits the finale - American rather than British cuts if I recall correctly.

finally our very first Hammer horror masterpiece, with THE MAN WHO COULD CHEAT DEATH on 4K UHD, presented with both its legendary nude sequences and extra violent original ending fully intact!

[Gotho(redux)]

Originally Posted by RiFiFi1955

finally our very first Hammer horror masterpiece, with THE MAN WHO COULD CHEAT DEATH on 4K UHD, presented with both its legendary nude sequences and extra violent original ending fully intact!

Awesome news! Day one purchase for me.

[oddbox83]

Originally Posted by AKORIS

Scars Of Dracula is leaps and bounds better.....

Hell no.

Man Who Could Cheat Death has it's flaws, but it's a beautifully shot gothic from their golden era.

Scars has all that Hammer trope, but to the point of cliché with Lee and the production crew just phoning it in. Saved somewhat by actors like Pat Troughton giving it a bloody good go to raise the standards.

I'd happily watch either, but Scars IMHO is not well made in comparison.

[tangerinewolf]

Originally Posted by AKORIS

Scars Of Dracula is leaps and bounds better.....

….not!

[bonddm]

Confirmation of a Hammer release in this interview.

https://hammerfilms.com/blogs/news/h...ld-cheat-death